Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g10.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.80 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.12 g6.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.54 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg31.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg0.13 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg7.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.14 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg135.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.17 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
18.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg22.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.09 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
11.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.02 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.70 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg8.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
26.00 mg29.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.82 g88.06 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.41 g0.36 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal42.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal39.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Pink
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
France
Barbados
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.56-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Japan
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Citrus
Species
C. melo
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Gourd
Citrus fruit